Honeywell HW3000, L, hw400 service manual Consumer Maintenance Schedule

7: MAINTENANCE

7.1 CONSUMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary to keep the generator in good operating condition. Perform service and inspection at intervals shown in the Generator Maintenance Schedule (Table 7-1).

DANGER

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poi- son you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside a home		Only use OUTSIDE and
or garage, EVEN IF doors		far away from windows,
	and windows are open.		doors, and vents.

•Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, be sure the area is well venti- lated.

NOTICE

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual.

WARNING

Accidental starting of generator can cause severe injury or death. Before performing maintenance, disconnect spark plug cap from spark plug. Also disconnect both starting bat- tery cables. Remove the negative (-) cable first to reduce the risk of arcing.

WARNING

Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seri- ously hurt or killed. Always follow inspection and mainte- nance recommendations and schedules in this manual.

NOTICE

The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating con- ditions. If you operate generator under severe conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature, or use it in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.

			FREQUENCY*
	Before each	First month	Every 3	Every 6	Every year or
MAINTENANCE TASK		or 20 hours of	months or 50	months or 100	200 hours of
	use
		use	hours of use	hours of use	use
Inspect for/clean debris	X
Check engine oil level	X
Change engine oil		X		X
Check air filter	X
Clean air filter			X†
Run engine			X‡
Clean/change spark plug				X
Clean fuel sediment cup					X
Clean spark arrestor				X
Clean cylinder cooling fins					X**
Check/adjust valve lash					X**
Check fuel line		Every 2 years (replace if necessary)**

TABLE 7-1.Generator Maintenance Schedule

*Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first.

† Clean more often when using generator in dusty areas.

‡ It is recommended that the generator is run for 15-30 minutes every three months to ensure the battery remains charged.

If the generator is stored for more than a year without running, a battery charger may required to recharge the generator battery. ** It is recommended that this maintenance task be performed by a service dealer.

Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Service Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7-1